View from LOCSU: LOCSU publishes pathway diagrams

LOCSU has started to publish refreshed pathway diagrams and documents which will culminate with the publication of a comprehensive overarching framework document describing a primary eye care pathway with all clinical pathways interconnecting. This will reinforce the role of optical practices in delivering eye health services in the community beyond the basic sight test.

With highly-skilled staff and specialist equipment, the local optical practice is the natural place to identify and manage a wide range of eye conditions, providing first contact care for the patient in the eye health sector. Our clinical expertise also allows for the monitoring of conditions with a low-risk of progression.